Synopsis

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite Small Research Grant (R21) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics. Applications may propose studies using either single or mixed methods. Direct involvement of key stakeholders where appropriate is encouraged. These applications should be for small research projects, such as those that involve single investigators. Of particular interest are projects that propose normative or conceptual analyses, including focused legal, economic, philosophical, anthropological, or historical analyses of new or emerging issues. This mechanism can also be used for the collection of preliminary data and the secondary analysis of existing data.
Response Date	Nov 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Jan 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date	Dec 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling	50,000
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Special district governments, County governments, City or township governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institutes of Health
Link to Additional Information:	https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-370.html
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 301-402-2541

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.113: Environmental Health
• 93.121: Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
• 93.172: Human Genome Research
• 93.173: Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders
• 93.242: Mental Health Research Grants
• 93.279: Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs
• 93.310: Trans-NIH Research Support
• 93.313: NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
• 93.399: Cancer Control
• 93.855: Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research
• 93.865: Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research
• 93.989: International Research and Research Training